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A twofold increase in BRCA mutation related prostate cancer among Ashkenazi Israelis is not associated with distinctive histopathology.

Authors :
Giusti, R.M.
Rutter, J.L.
Duray, P.H.
Freedman, L.S.
Konichezky, M.
Fisher-Fischbein, J.
Greene, M.H.
Maslansky, B.
Fischbein, A.
Gruber, S.B.
Rennert, G.
Ronchetti, R.D.
Hewitt, S.M.
Struewing, J.P.
Iscovich, J.
Source :
Journal of Medical Genetics; Oct2003, Vol. 40 Issue 10, p787-792, 6p, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Focuses on a study of mutation related prostate cancer among Ashkenazi Israelis. Association of the tumors biologically more aggressive disease; Implications for male carriers of Ashkenazi founder mutations; Association of the mutations with pathological or clinical features.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00222593
Volume :
40
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11444890
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/jmg.40.10.787